There was no telling how this game, which was made by a very limited team with very limited resources, was going to doespecially as it was being released on a console that seemed to be on its way out
Mana Tithe, as the most powerful among them, became an instant cult classic
The answer is yes, tap abilities can generally be activated at instant speed, allowing players to respond to events during both their own and their opponents turns
Heck, you might even be hoping for that outcome in some decks
Pyrohemia, the red Pestilence, is an exceptional way to enable these cards
Each edition sees the terminology and the rules of the cards evolve as the game designers see fit